Chloropicrin (CAS 76-06-2): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Chloropicrin is a C-nitro compound that is nitromethane in which all three hydrogens are replaced by chlorines. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: exporting from India; safety; food residue limits. Import duty is about 24.49% (tariff item 2904 91 00). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free. SCOMET export-control entry: 6A007.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 76-06-2 |
|---|---|
| Formula | CCl3NO2 |
| Also called | Trichloronitromethane, Nitrochloroform, Chlorpikrin, Nitrotrichloromethane |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2904 91 00 |
| Total import duty | about 24.49% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
| SCOMET (export control) | 6A007 |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaOK
- Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check.
- Normal factory, storage and GST rules still apply.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2904 91 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
Exporting from IndiaCHECK
- Export needs a DGFT export-control licence (SCOMET).
- List entry 1E004: Exportable to CWC States parties under a one-time General Authorisation (GAEC); non-CWC countries need an export authorisation and an end-use certificate (CWC Schedule 3).
- Listed by name on the SCOMET list under 6A007 (Munitions List). Whether an export licence is needed depends on the entry’s description and the end use; check with DGFT.
- Not approved as a pesticide in the EU: food sent there must carry almost none of it.
- Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2904 91 00: Free.
Global treaties & export marketsOK
- Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer).
- Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
- Active on the US TSCA Inventory, so it can be imported into the US without a new-chemical notice.
- EU: harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI, index 610-001-00-3): Acute Tox. 2, Acute Tox. 4, Eye Irrit. 2, STOT SE 3, Skin Irrit. 2. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹24,490 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Made up of basic customs duty 5%, social welfare surcharge 0.5% and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 2904 91 00: Trichloronitromethane (chloropicrin).
SafetySTOP
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful if swallowed
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye irritation
- Fatal if inhaled
- May cause respiratory irritation
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 1580 / UN 1583 (Poison Inhalation Hazard): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Food residue limitsCHECK
- India (FSSAI) has no specific limit, so the default 0.01 mg/kg applies to food.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Chloropicrin
What is the import duty on Chloropicrin in India?
The total import duty on Chloropicrin is about 24.49% of the import value under tariff item 2904 91 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Chloropicrin?
No anti-dumping duty on Chloropicrin was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Chloropicrin in India?
Chloropicrin falls under tariff item 2904 91 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Chloropicrin restricted or licensed in India?
No special Indian ban or licence found. Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check. Normal factory, storage and GST rules still apply.
Can Chloropicrin be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Chloropicrin is Free.
Does exporting Chloropicrin from India need a licence?
Export allowed with a licence or permission. Export needs a DGFT export-control licence (SCOMET).
Is Chloropicrin hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful if swallowed.
Is Chloropicrin regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
No treaty or export-market restriction found. Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer). Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.